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The nation of Gabon, which contains some of the most pristine tropical rainforests on Earth, is devoting 10 percent of its land to a system of national parks. The unprecedented plan sets a new standard in African conservation. NPR's John Nielsen reports for All Things Considered.

Conservative Republican Kathy Barnette is seeing an 11th-hour surge. And in the Democratic primary, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced Sunday that he suffered a stroke on Friday.

This year's Sundance Film Festival has been a haven for stars -- and those who would like to be stars. Critic-at-large John Powers discusses the festival's scene -- and its movies. Among the standouts: Wrist Cutters: A Love Story and Old Joy.

One year after becoming the nation's first director of national intelligence, John Negroponte makes a rare public appearance, to "review major accomplishments within the ODNI organization and outline future challenges and opportunities facing the intelligence community."

New Yorkers reflect on the life and lessons of Pope John Paul II. Included among the memories: his ability to forgive his would-be assassin, the strength of his convictions and his often-repeated entreaty: "don't be afraid."

Alex Chadwick talks to independent film guru John Pierson and Brian Clark, one of his students at the University of Texas at Austin. Their last semester's class project was to find someone to distribute the independent film Cavite.

Campaigning Wednesday, both President Bush and his Democratic rival, Sen. John Kerry, offer their visions for securing the future of Social Security. But experts say neither plan will do all the politicians promise. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

Sen. John Kerry makes campaign speeches after the short break that is traditional during opponents' party conventions. After the last events of the GOP convention, Kerry held a rally at one minute past midnight. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

U.S. Interior Secretary Gail Norton proposes to lift protection under the Endangered Species Act for gray wolves in most eastern states. The wolf would retain its endangered status in the West. NPR's John Nielsen reports.

This summer, Verity Records celebrates its 10th anniversary. The gospel label features popular artists likes of Vanessa Armstrong and Donnie McClurkin, among others. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with the label's president Max Siegel and Verity gospel star and pastor John P. Kee.

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry meet on the campus of the University of Miami in the first of three scheduled presidential debates. The war in Iraq and the war on terrorism dominated a discussion which touched briefly on Sudan, Russia and North Korea.

President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are spending much of this weekend preparing for their first debate, to be held Thursday in Florida. The subjects of the debate will be foreign policy and homeland security. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry interrupt their preparations for Thursday's debate to talk to voters. While Kerry spoke in Spring Green, Wis., and the president in Springfield Ohio, they both claimed to have a better plan for Iraq. NPR's Scott Horsley reports.

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the campaigns of both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry seem to be employing similar strategies: encouraging voters to worry about the future, should the opposing side be elected. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry details his plan for dealing with the flu vaccine shortage. He announced the plan in Florida and continued to run ads that are critical of President Bush's handling of the situation. NPR's Julie Rovner reports.

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry campaigns in Virginia and Tennessee, where he's favored to win primaries Tuesday, after sailing to an easy victory in Maine's vote Sunday. Kerry takes aim at President Bush, accusing the president of constantly changing his justifications for going to war in Iraq. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who revolutionized the way the world looks at terminally ill patients, has died at age 78. Her book On Death and Dying launched her career as a pioneer for hospice care. John Biewen of American Radioworks reports.

Independent filmmaker John Sayles' latest picture, about an election campaign in a Midwestern state, is called Silver City. NPR's Bob Mondello says it's a political lampoon in which similarities to real campaigns and campaigners are entirely intentional.

We continue our conversation about A Slave No More and the men whose stories it tells with three of John Washington's descendants: granddaughter Ruth Washington, great-granddaughter Barbara Anne Hinksman, and great-great-granddaughter Maureen Ramos.

Critic-at-large John Powers looks at the recent work of Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin. His film Brand Upon the Brain! is now out on DVD, and his movie My Winnipeg is currently playing in theaters.